A Life Of Overcoming

Template Of A Woman is a collection of three poems. In these they address issues of bullying, stereotypes, and overcoming extreme odds.

It is a look at one beautifully strong woman and the challenges that she has had to face.

Lindsay was born on June 9, 1981 in a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada where she grew up and attended school there. She led two Provincial Volleyball teams to win titles in high school, led her team to their first ever district title in Jr. High, and played provincial team and college volleyball at university. When she isn't busy as a junior accountant in her small town, she is an international model.

Her life though, is one of overcoming.

Her words on bullying from a television blog:

Simon:
"If you're not good looking or funny then you better know how to fight. By the time they are 16, their brains have already been conditioned."

Lindsay's comment (In reply to Simon):
"I'm an international model and I was bullied mercilessly from kindergarten all the way to graduation and I still feel the effects of it to this day. Many girls bully in emotionally abusive ways and try to destroy the reputations of those they see as threats.

It's time to teach our female children that good looks do not equal self worth and that they need not be the prettiest or slimmest to be a worthy human being."

Lindsay had epilepsy and at the age of 12, had major brain surgery to correct the problem. She is now suffering from multiple back problems and after surgery, she is unable to work at present due to the extreme pain she is enduring.

The one poem "Time Of Uncertainly" was written Jan 20th, 2009, the night before her first major back surgery.

One thinks of her when you hear that saying: "Don't judge a book by its cover".

I hope this gives some insight into her life. What an amazing and spirited woman she is.

Widely recognized and award-nominated engineer, producer, writer, poet and founder and C.E.O. of 5 Star Productions, Miles Patrick Yohnke brings many years of experience to the music industry; including many awards in sales and marketing.

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